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Transform urban transport for better 'Ease of Living': Maharashtra CM
Mumbai, April 25: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday emphasised the need for a complete transformation of urban transport services to improve citizens' ease of living and directed the establishment of a Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) for this purpose.
Maha CM directs CIDCO to develop transport connectivity at Navi Mumbai International Airport
Mumbai, April 24: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) to create a multi-modal transport connectivity at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.
India's inland waterways see record cargo movements, expanded infrastructure: Centre
New Delhi, April 24: India's concerted efforts in developing its inland waterways have yielded significant results, with record cargo movements and expanded infrastructure, the government said on Thursday.
India to soon launch safety assessment rating for trucks and heavy vehicles: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, April 24: In a major step towards improving road safety, the Centre is planning to introduce a safety assessment rating system for trucks and commercial vehicles, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday.
CM Nayab Saini inspects Haryana's first 'Complete Streets' project in Gurugram
Gurugram, April 23: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inspected Haryana's first 'Complete Streets' initiative, walking through the site in Udyog Vihar Sector-18, Gurugram on Wednesday.
Centre aims to build socially responsible generation through road safety education: Gadkari
New Delhi, April 22: The Central government want to build a socially sensitive, aware generation, and for this, every student need to participate in spreading awareness and responsibility, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.
Launch of e-bike taxis: Maha govt issues notification on eligibility, safety and fares
Mumbai, April 22: The Maharashtra government has released a notification specifying strict guidelines for eligibility, safety and fares for the launch of electric-bike taxis or two-wheeler bike-taxi collective service (aggregator) for cities with at least one lakh population, which is expected to benefit single passengers travelling up to 15 km and cover Mumbai besides several other urban centres in the state.
PM Modi announces major boost for Bihar; calls Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat and Namo Bharat 'Triveni' of railways
Patna, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail as the "Triveni" — a symbol of the transformation of the Indian Railways.
Hyundai Motor makes first-ever delivery of electric buses in Japan
Seoul, April 21: Hyundai Motor said on Monday it has delivered five electric buses to the transportation unit of Japan's Iwasaki Group, marking its first commercial electric bus delivery in the neighbouring country.
Gujarat cuts tax on electric vehicles to 1 pc till 2026 to promote green mobility
Ahmedabad, April 18: The Gujarat government has announced a significant tax relief on electric vehicles (EVs). Minister of State for Home and Transport, Harsh Sanghavi, declared that the state will offer a 5 per cent tax exemption on fully electric vehicles until March 31, 2026.
India records 11.5 fold leap in EV sales in last 5 years
New Delhi, April 18: India has crossed an important milestone with more than two million EVs sold in the financial year that ended on March 31 this year (2024-25). This is the highest ever sales in a single fiscal year, with a 15.6 per cent jump from 1.75 million sales in FY2024, according to a JMK Research report.
Karnataka truck owners call off indefinite strike amid govt assurance
Bengaluru, April 17: The truck owners' associations in Karnataka called off their indefinite statewide strike on Thursday. The strike was announced in protest against the hike in sales tax on fuel, the increase in toll charges, and alleged harassment by RTO officials.
South Korean delegation to visit UAE for high-speed rail, infrastructure bids
Seoul, April 16: A high-level South Korean delegation plans to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week to bolster Seoul's bids for high-speed railway and infrastructure projects in the Middle East nation, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Wednesday.
Truckers' strike in Karnataka impacts goods transportation in parts of TN
Chennai, April 15: Goods transportation between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka came to a grinding halt on Tuesday following an indefinite strike by truck operators in Karnataka.
K'taka: Truck owners' associations to begin strike over diesel price hike
Bengaluru, April 14: The truck owners’ associations in Karnataka have decided to launch an indefinite statewide strike from midnight on Monday, against the hike in sales tax on fuel, increase in toll charges, and alleged harassment by RTO officials.
Speeding dumper hits 20 vehicles near Karachi's Lyari Expressway
Karachi, April 14: A high-speed dumper truck ploughed into nearly 20 vehicles near the Lyari Expressway toll plaza on Monday morning, causing widespread panic and damage in a disturbing traffic safety lapse. Commuters described the scene as chaotic, with several vehicles crushed and passengers narrowly escaping serious injuries, the Express Tribune reported.
Nippon Koei strengthens its presence in India with landmark infrastructure projects
New Delhi, April 14: Japanese engineering consultancy Nippon Koei is making a significant global impact, with a standout contribution in India.
Indian Railways clocks better performance, higher earnings in 2024-25
New Delhi, April 14: Indian Railways has registered an improved operating ratio at 98.32 per cent and an increase in earnings to Rs 2.65 lakh crore for the financial year that ended March 31, according to official figures.
PM Modi to launch key infrastructure projects in Haryana on Ambedkar Jayanti
New Delhi, April 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on Monday to mark Ambedkar Jayanti and will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of several major development projects aimed at enhancing the state's infrastructure and connectivity.
US: Three people killed after small plane crashes on busy street in Florida's Boca Raton
Florida, April 12: Three people were killed after a small plane crashed along a busy street and erupted into a fireball just outside Boca Raton in Florida on Friday, CNN reported.
Tripura CM inaugurate Teliamura Motor Stand and three newly constructed school buildings
Agartala, April 11: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed Teliamura Motor Stand at Khowai District in Tripura.
Cabinet approves doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line section in Andhra Pradesh,Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, April 9: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of Tirupati - Pakala - Katpadi single railway line Section (104 km) in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu with total cost of Rs.1332 crore (approx.).
NF Railway enhances safety and connectivity with 11 ROBs, 26 RUBs and elimination of 28 Manned Level Crossings
Guwahati, April 8: In order to improve operational efficiency, reduce delays, and enhance connectivity, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has constructed 11 Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and 26 Road Under Bridges (RUBs) between April 2024 and March 2025.
Shimla Mayor Chauhan inaugurates Pink Taxi service for safer urban travel
Shimla, April 8: Shimla Mayor Surender Chauhan on Tuesday inaugurated 'Pink Taxi Service', aimed at enhancing women's safety and empowerment.
Assam CM Sarma lists three high-speed corridors to transform connectivity across state
Guwahati, April 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday listed out three high-speed corridors aimed at transforming connectivity across the state.
Three 'intensive' air and noise pollution enforcement days held in Eilat
Tel Aviv, April 6: As part of the fight against air pollution and noise from transportation, Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection what it described as three "intensive enforcement days" were held in Eilat (Monday to Wednesday, March 31 to April 2).
PM Modi inaugurates India-assisted rail infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka, on Sunday participated in a ceremony to inaugurate and launch two railway projects built with Indian assistance in Anuradhapura.
Bringing air taxis to India key goal towards Viksit Bharat: Sarla Aviation CEO
New Delhi, April 5: Aerospace startup Sarla Aviation. which recently unveiled the country’s first flying taxi prototype called ‘Shunya’ earlier this year, is aiming to soon start commercial operations.
Indian Railways ropes in Delhi Metro for hi-tech wheel scan system to enhance safety, efficiency
New Delhi, April 4: The Indian Railways has taken a major step towards enhancing efficiency in rolling stock maintenance and safety in operations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the procurement and installation of state-of-the-art Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems.
Indian Railways produces record 41,929 wagons in FY25
New Delhi, April 4: Indian Railways has produced all-time high of 41,929 wagons in FY25, surpassing the 37,650 wagons produced in the earlier fiscal (FY24), the government said on Friday.
Indian Railways clocks 9 pc growth in coach manufacturing in FY25
New Delhi, April 4: The Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in FY25 by manufacturing 7,134 coaches, registering a 9 per cent growth from 6,541 coaches in the previous fiscal (FY24).
DMRC achieves final closure for remaining corridors of Phase 4 line
New Delhi, April 4: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Friday achieved final closure for the remaining corridors of the Phase 4 ((Inderlok - Indraprstha, Saket G Block - Lajpat Nagar and Rithala - Narela - Nathurpur) with the signing of the first tranche of loan agreement between Government of India and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on 27th March 2025 for an amount of 79,726 million Japanese Yen (Equivalent to about Rs 4309.53 crores).
Karnataka HC directs suspension of Bike taxis in 6 weeks, rejects Ola, Uber, Rapido requests
Karnataka, April 2: The High Court of Karnataka has issued a strict directive to the state government to take necessary steps to suspend bike taxis within the next six weeks.
Uber for teens aged 13-17 arrives in India, company claims extra safety tools
New Delhi, April 2: Ride-hailing major Uber on Wednesday announced the launch of a new service called ‘Uber for Teens’ in India, which, the company claimed, is designed to offer safe and reliable transportation options for teenagers aged 13 to 17 years in the country.
Achieved sales of over 13 lakh electric vehicles in FY25: Centre
New Delhi, April 2: The Ministry of Heavy Industries has achieved sales of more than 13 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) in the just-concluded financial year 2024-25, marking a significant stride towards cleaner, greener and more sustainable mobility which aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Net Zero’ by 2070.
Railways freight movement surpasses 1,617.3 million tonnes in 2024-25
New Delhi, April 1: Indian Railways has recorded a robust 19.72 per cent growth in loading of domestic container freight to register an incremental loading of 1.68 per cent across all commodities in 2024-25, compared with the previous financial year.
Japan: Yamaha's HARMO system redefines eco-friendly boating
Tokyo, March 31: Yamaha Motor aims to promote a clean environment and enhance convenience in daily life.
Gujarat: SITCO invites proposals for Rs 226 crore Surat multi-modal transport hub development
Surat, March 26: The Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation (SITCO) has invited proposals via e-tendering for granting sub-lease-hold rights for the mixed-use development, operation, and maintenance of a 2,08,975 sqm vertical space above the GSRTC bus terminal at the Surat Multi-Modal Transport Hub (MMTH).
'Historic milestone': First freight rake placed at Tripura terminal
Guwahati/Agartala, March 24: In a significant milestone, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Monday successfully placed the first-ever goods train at the Nischintapur terminal near Agartala.
Taiwanese vessels can install ID systems to prevent Chinese incursions: Report
Taipei, March 23: Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications is considering amendments which will require vessels of all sizes to install automatic identification systems (AIS) in a bid to track ships near Taiwan's shores as well as prevent Chinese incursions, the Taipei Times reported.